Everything Always

By: Michael and Summer Mulder
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  • We got married with children, together we have 4 kids! We want to share what works for us and what doesn't. For step-parents, co-parents, marriage, being your best self, managing work, family, friends & health... we're going to talk about everything, always.
    Summer Mulder 2018
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  • Everything Always Episode 105: Navigating the Hardships of Real-life Issues with Anthony Ellsworth

    Everything Always Episode 105: Navigating the Hardships of Real-life Issues with Anthony Ellsworth
    Aug 18 2022
    Going through divorce and family troubles is incredibly personal and can be difficult to talk about on a public platform. However, by discussing these issues, we can help others navigate their way through these real-life hardships that so many people have to deal with. So, in this episode, we have Mike’s nephew, Anthony Ellsworth joining the show to share his story of divorce, co-parenting his kids in two different locations, and the struggles with dating as a newly single father. Listen in as Anthony explains when he started to notice that his marriage was not as strong as it once was and how his mental health was impacted during his divorce. You will learn what Anthony did to ensure his daughter never had negative feelings towards her mom, why you must show up for your children consistently, and his advice for those going through a divorce right now. 5:00 - 7:00 - Anthony’s background and how his upbringing impacted his life. 7:00 - 10:30 - When Anthony realized his marriage was starting to fall apart. 10:30 - 14:05 - How Anthony navigated his way through his divorce. 14:05 - 20:25 - How Anthony made sure that there was nothing bad said about his daughter's mother in front of her. 20:25 - 23:05 - How to cope with the grief of divorce. 23:20 - 28:00 - How Anthony handled co-parenting from two different locations. 28:00 - 34:30 - If Anthony has any regrets from his divorce. 34:30 - 41:00 - The importance of showing up for your children consistently.  41:00 - 44:30 - The benefit of remembering that your life will go through seasons and things will pass.  44:30 - 49:02 - Anthony’s advice for others going through divorce. Takeaways: The importance of not dragging out your divorce for the sake of your children.Why so many people follow the same patterns as their parents.How your upbringing can make a big impact on the way you deal with trauma.How Anthony handled going through a divorce during a pandemic.What Anthony did to help his mental health through his divorce.The importance of showing up consistently for your children. Quotes: “Show up for your kid consistently.” - Anthony Ellsworth “I made sure that I never gave [anyone] a reason to talk bad about my daughter's mom because I didn’t want my daughter to think badly about her.”- Anthony Ellsworth “Nobody is perfect.” - Anthony Ellsworth 3 Interesting Clips: 10:30 - 11:15 - How Anthony’s upbringing impacted his adult life. 15:45 - 18:40 - How Anthony’s mental health suffered through his divorce and what he did to work through it. 28:00 - 30:00 - The importance of setting a great example for your children through a healthy, happy relationship with your co-parent. Links: Text us: 760-389-3722Send us an anonymous letter Subscribe & Review on Apple Podcasts! Are you subscribed to our podcast? If not, we would strongly suggest you do. This way you won’t miss a thing! Subscribe here: Everything Always And now for the pretty please with a Bordeaux Maraschino Cherry on top. We would be so incredibly grateful if you left us a review on for Everything Always as well. This will help other parents and families like you find our podcast. Plus, it’s fun for Mike and I to sit and read them together on date night! Just click here, click open in Apple, select “Ratings and Reviews”, tell us your favorite moment and best take away and we will send a huge cyber hug and kiss right to you! Find the Everything Always Podcast wherever you listen! Apple Podcasts  acast Pocketcasts ListenNotes Spotify player.fm
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    52 mins
  • Everything Always Episode 104: Creating Peace In A Blended Family with Dr. Patty Ann Tublin

    Everything Always Episode 104: Creating Peace In A Blended Family with Dr. Patty Ann Tublin
    Aug 11 2022
    How much pain are you experiencing because you feel less than warm and secure in your own home? If you feel like your family life has turned into a battlefield or that being in a blended family is non-stop fighting, this episode is for you. Dr. Patty Ann Tublin joins the show today to share from her wealth of knowledge as a relationship, communication, and emotional intelligence expert. Listen in as she shares ways for your family to break free from the cycle of screaming and yelling at each other. Her insight into helping your kids to get along better is incredibly valuable, and she provides tools to help you manage your family better. You will walk away with actionable and WORKING ways to make your home a peaceful place again. 0:56 – 7:53 - Who Patty is and her expertise in successful relationships. 7:54 – 13:45 – Where to go when you’re feeling disconnect and tension in your home life. 13:45 – 17:45 -  The difference between the romantic relationship and the family relationship working or not working. 17:55 – 29:29 – Setting boundaries and the security that comes with that. 29:30 – 37:24 – How to manage time and feeling like there’s just not enough. 37:25 – 43:15 – The importance of empathy and connection when parenting imperfectly. 43:16 – 49:35 – Patty’s book on entrepreneurship and how she navigated business and children. 49:36 – 101:32 – Finding the right way to do things and communicating well verbally and non-verbally. Takeaways: Go into a blended family situation with aligned (and realistic) expectations.The romantic relationship often becomes a casualty of a blended family not working.You need boundaries and alignment on rules and expectations.It’s important to communicate about things that bother you.Be clear on who you are, what you want, what your core values are, and how you live them out.Parent imperfectly with connection and empathy.Do what works for YOUR life and don’t get wrapped in what other people think is the “right way.” Quotes: “The perfect storm comes whenever it feels like it.” – Dr. Patty Ann Tublin “Pull yourself out emotionally, and your partner, and tell them you need to have a talk about expectations.” – Dr. Patty Ann Tublin “The pace of the world is like a squirrel on crack cocaine. We have the responsibility to set our pace, and if we don’t, we’ve abdicated that to someone else.” – Dr. Patty Ann Tublin 3 Interesting Clips: 12:04 - 13:10 – Where to start when you see signs of trouble and how to go into a blended family. 18:35 – 19:01 – What to do when rules and expectations in different homes don't align. 22:34 – 23:00 – What to do when you “didn’t sign up for this.” 49:37 – 50:33 – How to do it the “right way.” Links: Dr. Patty Ann Tublin: Website | LinkedIn | Instagram | Twitter | FacebookNot Tonight Dear, I've Got A Business To Run! by Dr. Patty Ann TublinMoney Can Buy You Happiness by Dr. Patty Ann TublinText us: 760-389-3722Send us an anonymous letter Subscribe & Review on Apple Podcasts! Are you subscribed to our podcast? If not, we would strongly suggest you do. This way you won’t miss a thing! Subscribe here: Everything Always And now for the pretty please with a Bordeaux Maraschino Cherry on top. We would be so incredibly grateful if you left us a review on for Everything Always as well. This will help other parents and families like you find our podcast. Plus, it’s fun for Mike and I to sit and read them together on date night! Just click here, click open in Apple, select “Ratings and Reviews”, tell us your favorite moment and best take away and we will send a huge cyber hug and kiss right to you! Find the Everything Always Podcast wherever you listen! Apple Podcasts  acast Pocketcasts ListenNotes Spotify player.fm
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    1 hr and 1 min
  • Everything Always Episode 103: Talking About Sex With Your Children with Andrea Brand

    Everything Always Episode 103: Talking About Sex With Your Children with Andrea Brand
    Aug 4 2022
    Talking about sex with your children can feel awkward for many people. However, talking about sex, sexuality, and bodies with your child from a young age can help your child understand that sex and sexuality are healthy parts of life. So, where do you even begin this conversation? And what do you need to say? Here to help us dive into this topic further and answer all of your questions is Andrea Brand, life coach and passionate proponent of comprehensive sex education. Listen in as Andrea explains the right time to bring sex up with your children, as well as what you should do if your child is a teenager and you haven’t had “the talk” yet. You will learn how to make this topic less uncomfortable, how to ensure your children are staying safe during sex, and what to do if you are raising a child with an ex and you have different views about this topic. 02:00 - 3:30 - What made Andrea a passionate proponent of comprehensive sex education. 3:30 - 5:00 - How the way we were brought up impacts our thoughts about sex. 5:26 - 9:47 - The right age to start talking about sex. 9:47 - 21:00 - Simple steps to take to make the conversation less awkward. 22:00 - 28:00 - What to do if you’re raising a child with an ex and you have different views. 28:00 - 37:00 - Ways to start this conversation with your kids. 37:00 - 47:45 - The risks of not having this conversation with your children.   Takeaways: When you should start talking to your kids about sex.When it is too late to start talking about sex.How to bring the topic of sex up with your children.How to talk about sex with your children when you are co-parenting.What to do if you have different values from your co-parent. Quotes: “Take a slow, deep breath and know that you’re not alone [in feeling awkward about conversations around sex] and know that you’ve go this.” - Andrea Brand  “It’s never too late [to start talking about sex].” - Andrea Brand “The more we walk about [sex], the less uncomfortable it’s going to get.” - Andrea Brand 3 Interesting Clips: 5:25 - 7:15 - When to bring the conversation of sex up with your children. 10:45 - 14:40 - How to make the conversation less uncomfortable. 32:00 - 35:00 - How to start the conversation with your child. Links: Andrea Brand: Website | LinkedIn | InstagramStop Sweating & Start Talking by Andrea BrandText us: 760-389-3722Send us an anonymous letter Subscribe & Review on Apple Podcasts! Are you subscribed to our podcast? If not, we would strongly suggest you do. This way you won’t miss a thing! Subscribe here: Everything Always And now for the pretty please with a Bordeaux Maraschino Cherry on top. We would be so incredibly grateful if you left us a review on for Everything Always as well. This will help other parents and families like you find our podcast. Plus, it’s fun for Mike and I to sit and read them together on date night! Just click here, click open in Apple, select “Ratings and Reviews”, tell us your favorite moment and best take away and we will send a huge cyber hug and kiss right to you! Find the Everything Always Podcast wherever you listen! Apple Podcasts  acast Pocketcasts ListenNotes Spotify player.fm
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    53 mins

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